Testimonial for Cathy (Cat) Gomez
I decided I needed a doula for my second birth when my first birth left me feeling out of sync and powerless in many ways. I was full of fear and didn't know that I could ask questions or get more support. This time I knew I needed a doula. We were in the height of the pandemic and my husband would be the only support person allowed. I wanted to try for an unmedicated birth but more than that I wanted an empowered birth without fear or suffering. We connected with Cat and felt confident she would educate us and support us. Cat is a nurturing presence and was the calming energy we needed! I had discomfort that limited my modibility during pregnancy and Cat connected me to a prenatal yoga group that was wonderful. Cat met with us on zoom mostly and we didn't feel that hindered us at all. At every doctors/hospital visit Cat reminded me to ask questions and I felt I had many more options than ever before. I felt in charge of my experience and confident! On the day my water broke Cat arrived to our home to help us labor as long as we could before going to the hospital. The first exercise we did moved me into late stages of labor. Mind you I had been 3cm dilated at my last check however things moved quickly! Cat helped get my breathing where it needed to be and gave me essential oils to breathe. Cat gave us the ability to feel confident in my process. I felt calm and a peace I didn't know was possible in labor. We arrived at the hospital and went immediately into the delivery room and our son was born unmedicated an hour after arriving. It happened quickly, our son was just under 10lbs, and I gave birth masked with my husband as my sole in-person support. Cat truly paved the way for this experience to unfold so beautifully. We couldn't ask for anything more. It was beyond what we could have imagined. The confidence my husband and I felt I wish for every couple expecting. We are so grateful Cat will forever be a part of our dream birth story!
-Dorothy Stremsterfer
September 02, 2021
Cathy (Cat) Gomez
Doula Cathy TLC
Birth Fee: $1000 to $2000
